What Is This Tool?
This converter allows users to translate volumetric flow rates in liters per hour into mass flow rates in kilograms per minute for gasoline at a reference temperature of 15.5°C, ensuring consistent and standardized measurements.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate in liter per hour (L/h) in the input field
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Select the source unit as liter/hour [L/h]
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Choose the target unit as kilogram/minute for gasoline at 15.5°C
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Click the convert button to get the corresponding mass flow rate
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow (L/h) to mass flow (kg/min) for gasoline at 15.5°C
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Uses standardized reference temperature to maintain consistency across measurements
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Helps in accurate fuel consumption accounting and billing
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Supports engineering and industrial process control applications
Examples
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10 L/h converts to 0.123221509 kg/min (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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50 L/h converts to 0.616107545 kg/min (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
Common Use Cases
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Fuel consumption measurement of small engines and portable generators
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Custody transfer and invoicing in gasoline terminals and pipelines
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Calibration and verification of fuel flowmeters with standardized density corrections
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Engine and vehicle fuel-consumption testing using a common reference temperature
Tips & Best Practices
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Always ensure fuel temperature is close to 15.5°C for accurate conversions
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Use this conversion primarily for gasoline due to its standardized reference density
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Cross-check flowmeter calibrations regularly for measurement reliability
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Account for potential measurement uncertainties during process control
Limitations
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Conversion accuracy depends on gasoline density standardized at 15.5°C
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Not directly applicable to other liquids without adjustments
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Temperature variations and fuel composition changes can affect results
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Measurement errors in flowmeters and temperature control can introduce inaccuracies
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the 15.5°C temperature reference important in this conversion?
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The 15.5°C reference is used to standardize gasoline density, allowing consistent mass–volume conversions across varying temperatures.
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Can I use this tool to convert flow rates for liquids other than gasoline?
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This conversion is designed specifically for gasoline at 15.5°C and may not provide accurate results for other liquids without correct adjustments.
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What applications benefit most from this liter/hour to kilogram/minute conversion?
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Applications such as custody transfer, fuel flowmeter calibration, tanker loading, and fuel consumption testing benefit from this standardized conversion.
Key Terminology
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Liter/hour [L/h]
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A volumetric flow rate unit showing how many liters of liquid pass a point per hour.
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Kilogram/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit representing kilograms of gasoline flowing per minute, adjusted to density at 15.5°C.
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Reference Temperature
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A standardized temperature used to correct and compare measurements consistently.